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SA13 FEM

2013 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,971 mi
Last recorded79,971 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Clio54,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 FEM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,971 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 79,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,674 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 77,673 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 72,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,525 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 66,525 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 66,520 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,748 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 60,747 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 49,613 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,791 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,340 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 37,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,129 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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SA13 FEM is a 2013 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 54,109 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA13 FEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 13 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA13 FEM registered?

SA13 FEM is a 2013 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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